Apple Crisp

This is one of my most requested desserts. It's earned a place on our holiday menu, since the kids don't care for pies or the other fancy desserts that the rest of us wait all year to enjoy!

IMPORTANT NOTE!! I double the topping. I fear the reaction if I ever don't! But it may be too much for you. So the recipe is for the original amount. Try it both ways and see for yourself.

Topping:

1/2 cup quick oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
dash salt

1/4 cup butter, softened

Combine dry ingredients. Cut in butter till it resembles coarse crumbs; set aside.

Fruit:

2 lbs. apples (about 6 medium)
2 T sugar

Peel, core and slice fruit (we like it with peel on). Place in 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle with sugar. Sprinkle with topping. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

Serve with vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream, if desired.